East Lomond – West Lomond Summit loop from Falkland

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of Falkland And Newton Of Falkland

East Lomond – West Lomond Summit loop from Falkland

Hard

4.8

(23)

167

hikers

East Lomond – West Lomond Summit loop from Falkland

05:05

15.9km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.48 km for 11 m

After 9.38 km for 251 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 km

East Lomond

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A great viewpoint for Fife. Two options to ascent this peak, the shortest is a 20 minute walk from the east car park. The longer option from Craigmead car park …

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5.53 km

East Lomond Summit and View towards Falkland

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Fantastic views across Fife from here. A couple of options of ascent to here, the shortest is a 20 minute walk up from the east car park.

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7.20 km

View of the lochs in the Lomond Hills

Highlight • Lake

9.31 km

West Lomond Summit

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West Lomond at 522m is the highest point in Fife and the highest point in the Lomond Hills. It's the prominent western top on the skyline with amazing and genuinely …

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13.8 km

Maspie Den Waterfall

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A unique experience to walk behind a waterfall in what looks to be a man made path around. After heavy rainfall may be more impressive.

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14.2 km

Maspie Burn Waterfall

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The first of two waterfalls

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14.6 km

Maspie Den Tunnel

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An intersting feature along the path, gets very dark as you turn the corner through the middle.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

6.29 km

301 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

4.82 km

1.76 km

839 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

7°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2023,The Lomonds. Read COMMENTS information

Remember that over time, some parts of any route may become difficult to navigate or blocked and detours may be required.

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See pictures attached, taken along this route, including a screenshot of this route on Ordnance Survey mapping and a Google Earth satellite view of the route.

Check the local weather forecast before starting this route: mountain-forecast.com/peaks/West-Lomond/forecasts/522